Robert E. Watson, 45, pronounced dead, Ruby Morgan, 39, seriously injured when their motorcycle crashes head-on into pickup truck on Highway 51 near Pakota, Illinois
Centralia man killed in motorcycle-pickup truck crash south of Patoka (updated 8:45 am)
State Police say a preliminary investigation indicates Watson was traveling southbound when for unknown reasons he lost control and struck a northbound pickup truck head-on after crossing into the northbound lane.
Since motorcycle crashes often end in serious injuries, victims need immediate help
Motorcycle accidents are more likely to end in serious injuries or death for the motorcyclist, since the rider is not protected from the force of a collision. When a motorcycle accident happens, the injured rider needs immediate, appropriate medical care, the accident needs to be investigated, and the insurance companies need to be informed.
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